The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 ECO (15 - 16) vs. BMW 530i Touring (11 - 13)
€ 38,300

€ 49,800

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V70 D3 ECO is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 530i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.6 %

General
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D4204T9
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
26.65 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
1061 mi
551 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft